Susanne Lieu serves as managing director for the New York real estate and property management firm Ruben Companies. Outside of work, Susanne Lieu is a supporter of a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for programming and scholarships for the leading Caribbean educational institution. The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI), established in 1956, capitalizes on strategic alliances with corporations, foundations, and individuals to support academic programs for the University of the West Indies’ three campuses and 13 university centers.

AFUWI currently has four major goals and objectives centered on fundraising, research, and awareness. Its financial goals are to establish an endowment fund of $5 million within five years, and to provide 100 students with full tuition annually through a $1 million scholarship program within two years.

Regarding collaborations and connections, the AFUWI hopes to establish research partnerships with at least ten US institutions within the next five years, and to increase overall awareness of the contributions the university makes to the Caribbean and the United States.

Based in New York, Susanne Lieu is managing director with the Ruben Companies, a property management and development group. With nearly two decades in the real estate business, Ms. Lieu has worked with the Ruben Companies since 2001. In addition to career-related pursuits, Susanne Lieu enjoys several hobbies, including playing golf. The following are some of the Professional Golf Association (PGA)'s guidelines for etiquette on the golf course.

- It's a good idea to warm up before playing an official round, working through each type of golf club beginning with short irons and ending with wooden ones.

- Local rules can vary from course to course, so it's important to check them and make sure everyone is comfortable with the established guidelines. It's also polite for each player to mark his or her ball to distinguish them from one another.

- There are certain measures that can keep the pacing equal for groups in front of and behind one another. About 30 to 45 seconds should be allotted for club selection and a shot. In between shots, the walk should be kept to a reasonable speed.

- It's courteous to rake the area behind each step taken and the footprints left by each player. Furthermore, smoothing putting areas after use is a good idea.

These guidelines and more can help a game of golf run fairly and smoothly. For more, visit www.pga.com.